About the position
At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we're dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district, or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful. As a Fall Interior Design Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity. This is a full-time program running from September 2024 through December 2024. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. You will have an exciting opportunity to join one of our Design Studios and work on interiors projects as a fully collaborative member of a design team, participating in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for our clients, large or small. Hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers to plan, design, develop and gain real-world experience working with clients across a spectrum of industries and locations. Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm by experiencing educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours, and vendor presentations. You will produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawings, build physical study models and presentation models, and utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts.
Responsibilities
- Join a Design Studio and work on interiors projects as a collaborative member of a design team.
- Participate in design charrettes to help define strategic goals for clients.
- Engage in hands-on learning and collaboration with designers, architects, directors, and managers.
- Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and technical drawings.
- Build physical study models and presentation models.
- Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design; CIDA accredited program highly preferred.
- Completed third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and returning to the program post-internship.
- Experience using Revit or Rhino required; AutoCAD and/or BIM modeling software a plus.
- 3-D computer rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, Sketch Up, 3-D Max, and/or other modeling software).
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Bluebeam.
- Hand sketching and physical modeling ability a plus.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
- Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player.
- Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Paid internship at a rate of $25-$27.50 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program.
